Bistro des Gastronomes

This brand new restaurant in the 5th arrondissement is good news for food lovers. Run by a young chef, the restaurant serves classic bistro dishes made with fresh market produce. These include oxtail parmentier and baked figs.

FANTASTIC food, great taste, great presentation
Successful mixing of terroir and modern cuisine
Pretty quiet on a rainy day at lunch
Very good red wine by the glass (8€)
Good advice for the wine
Reasonably priced wine selection
Same meal deal lunch and dinner
Perfect pricing (22€ for 2 dishes, 28€ for full set, 38€ for degustation)
Will try the Degustation set next time, smaller portions put more dishes.
New menu every week
Couteau en persillades & Coq au vin

Very happy to recommend this bistro, whose 28 euro, 3 course dinner is extremely good value compared to many offered in Paris at a similar price. Tartare de Saumon, Foie gras avec figues, Onglet de boeuf, cooked with precision and intensity of flavour. And a fine mille feuille aux framboises. Even the olives and bread are of superior quality.

Cons

The wine list is excellent - but there are very few bottles under 40 euros. Having said that, I had a Cotes de Languedoc at 26 euros, which was exceptional. There seemed to be only one waitress for 9 covers on the night we were there. She was polite and very efficient, but the ambience of the restaurant could be a little more lively. Still, I will certainly be back for the food...